random guy Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I found this site that lists a whole bunch of archaic old laws that, while most of them aren't being practiced, are still technically 'in the books', so to speak. Some of them are really funny. Enjoy: Stupid LawsAZ * You may not have more than two dildos in a house. * No more than six girls may live in any house. * An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders. * Hunting camels is prohibited. CA * Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. * It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. * No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. * You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows. * It is illegal in for a man to beat his wife with a strap wider than 2 inches without her consent. * The owners of houses with Christmas lights on them past February second may be fined up to $250. CT * You cannot buy any alcohol after 8pm or on Sundays. * Silly string is banned. * You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour ID * If a police officer approaches a vehicle and suspects that the occupants are engaging in sex, he must either honk, or flash his lights and wait for three minutes before approaching the car. * Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back. IN * Oral sex is illegal. * A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17. * You may not back into a parking spot. Police officers cannot see your license plate. * Smoking in the state legislature building is banned, except when the legislature is in session. KY * It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket. * It is considered an offense for anyone to receive anal sex. MA * Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes. * Alcoholic drink specials are illegal. * Tattooing and body piercing is illegal. * It is illegal to frighten a pigeon. * An ordinance prohibits the use of space guns. ME * You may not step out of a plane in flight. * Shoelaces must be tied while walking down the street. NM * It's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public NY * Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business. * The penalty for jumping off a building is death. OH * It is illegal to fish for whales on Sunday. * It is illegal for more than five women to live in a house. * Anal intercourse is banned. * It's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license! * Breast feeding is not allowed in public. TN * Giving and receiving oral sex is still prohibited by law. * Driving is not to be done while asleep. * The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin. * It is legal to gather and consume road kill. * Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. * It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM. UT * When a person reaches the age of 50, he/she can then marry their cousin. * It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them. * A husband is responsible for every criminal act committed by his wife while she is in his presence. * Women may not swear. * Daylight must be visible between partners on a dance floor. * You're not allowed to sell beverages containing more than 3.2% alcohol. WV * It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs. * Roadkill may be taken home for supper. * Whistling underwater is prohibited. * It is legal to beat your wife so long as it is done in public on Sunday, on the courthouse steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 * It's illegal for frogs to croak after 11 PM.GREATEST. LAW. EVER. </laughter> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agozer Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 NY * Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.I like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryph Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 I love these laws and hope they never repeal them. What would this country be without useless laws such as these? * The age of consent is 16, but 12 if the girl is a virgin. Hot damn! I'm movin' to Tennesse ya'll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cominus Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 (edited) WV * It is legal for a male to have sex with an animal as long as it does not exceed 40 lbs. WTF?! What the heck is that? AZ * You may not have more than two dildos in a house. Damn, now i gotta throw jimmy out. CT - * Silly string is banned. Yeah right. * Residents may not fish from a giraffe's back. But dumbo loves it. * It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them. hey george, guess what. Edited May 23, 2004 by Cominus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilee Posted May 23, 2004 Share Posted May 23, 2004 * It is illegal to detonate any nuclear weapon. You can have them, but you just can't detonate them. hey george, guess what.Seems that George has been wasting his time looking for them, all the time they have been under his own nose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomBa_GoosE Posted May 24, 2004 Share Posted May 24, 2004 * It is illegal to frighten a pigeon. how bout them scaring me, ugly lil rats with wings...haha. i dont care what u say, those things are attrocious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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